Conflict

Governance

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Corporate finance

Tensions? Diverse perspectives? A lack of information or trust? With a long history in advocacy, we possess the necessary experience to resolve conflicts between shareholders or board members.

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Corporate governance underpins what we believe in: choosing the right structure for your company in which transparent communication prevails and roles are respected in order to work together in trust.

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Deminor NXT manages transactions in an orderly manner thanks to the combined legal and financial expertise of an experienced M&A team. Whether the subject covers an acquisition, a transition, a family transition, an exit, a capital increase or even another form of financing, we always strive for an objective valuation, where value maximisation and solid agreements serve as the foundation.

A transaction in mind?

What is next? We listen to your questions or needs around your personal wealth and guide you through the next steps. As your companion down the road , we provide you with a tailor-made structure.

Discuss the next step?

Whether it concerns a valuation of your shares or your company, cash flow planning or financial analysis, at deminor NXT we make sure your numbers add up. We transform your strategic vision into a comprehensive financial business plan and help you with your investment decisions.

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Family succession

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The strength of a family business lies in the close bond between the shareholders, the directors and the management. These are usually family members who work together seamlessly, across generations.

The greatest wish of many entrepreneurs is for a smooth succession of the family business, with the next generation taking over ownership and management of the company. Should such a family handover not be the preferred option, selling the business to a third party, or retaining family control through external management, is a viable alternative.

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Questions you may be asking yourself

  • When am I ready to hand over or take over the family business?
  • When is the best time to start planning the succession of the family business?
  • What are the key steps? And how long does such a family transfer take?
  • What are the options for financing a succession through a sale to one or more children?
  • What are the best financial, legal and tax scenarios?
  • Can I remain actively involved after the handover?
  • How do I ensure a fair distribution amongst my children if they are not all actively involved in the business?
  • Can I transfer the business in a tax-efficient manner whilst still retaining control?
  • As the successor, how can I ensure that I am not disadvantaged, given that the other children will benefit from the added value of my work in the business?
  • As an heir, can I take any action if I am significantly disadvantaged compared to the successor my parents have chosen for the business?

At deminor NXT, we have over 30 years’ experience with family businesses. We understand how important the succession of a family business can be, both for the business and for the family. We guide all parties involved – entrepreneurs, successors and even non-active family members – to make the right choices at the right time, with thorough preparation and a widely supported family charter or family agreement.

Our support during this family transfer covers every aspect of the process: emotional, organisational, financial, legal and tax. We begin by smoothing the emotional path. We seek to identify the wishes and concerns of all parties. Structures built on unresolved tensions rarely stand the test of time.

Situations you may find yourself in

  • You are approaching retirement age and wish to ensure continuity through the succession of your family business.
  • There are no successors within the family for a family transfer.
  • There are several successors able to take over the business, but you are unsure how to handle this situation.
  • You cannot persuade your father or mother to hand over the business in good time. It is very difficult to discuss this matter within the family.
  • It is difficult to discuss this issue in a family context.
  • There are mounting tensions between the generations or family branches within the business.
  • There is a sense of unequal treatment or unfairness amongst the children or heirs.
Our approach
  • Step 1

    Orientation. We prepare you for the situation.

  • Step 2

    Analysis. We inform you about the various aspects and scenarios.

  • Step 3

    Preparation. We draw up a step-by-step plan and an indicative calendar.

  • Step 4

    Implementation. Together with you, we choose the selected scenario and the valuation of the company, and we work out the financial, legal and tax aspects of the succession.

  • Step 5

    Aftercare. We reassess internal and external communication, ensure the necessary knowledge transfer and establish the transitional measures.

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Do not hesitate to send us a message: we are happy to listen to your questions and will do our utmost to answer it quickly and comprehensively. You can also choose to visit us in person in Brussels, Ghent or Antwerp. If necessary, we will put you in touch with the right experts.
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